IC 16-28-5-7: Corrective period

Sec. 7. (a) A plan of correction submitted to the commissioner for approval and acceptance shall contain a fixed time within which the correction must be made.

(b) When accepting or directing a corrective period, the commissioner shall consider the following:

(1) A reasonable amount of time needed by a health facility to achieve compliance.

(2) The effects of the continuing breach on patients.

(3) Temporary measures that will be taken to protect patients during the time allowed for correction.